The Bugle
New York Association of Fire Chiefs
May 2015
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There’s still time to register for the conference and take part in events like the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Cookin’ in the House: Chili Challenge, and special training programs. We hope to see you at the Turning Stone Resort, June 17-20!
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Award was presented during the Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Conference on May 2, 2015.
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NYSAFC participated in a demonstration on April 29 at the Town of Colonie Fire Training Center that dramatically illustrated the effectiveness of fire sprinklers.
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Members of NYSAFC, FASNY, AFDSNY, and NYS Fire Coordinators converged on Albany for a joint legislative day held on May 11, 2015. Pictured: President Tom Herlihy (AFDSNY), President Don Corkery (NYSAFC), and President Bob McConville (FASNY).
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The NYS Code Council met on May 15 in Albany to address adoption of the 2015 IRC.
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You see the signs, the markers, as you drive around. A bridge named after someone. A building named after someone. A road named after someone. A monument to someone. We all too often neglect to stop, pay tribute, or even think about the person memorialized.
Visit http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/05/09/pay-tribute-fallen-heroes-every-day/27039481/ to view the full article online. |
More new firefighters are volunteering in New York state after years of declining membership, though companies are still seeking recruits to meet more calls.
Visit http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/new-york-holds-line-on-volunteer-firefighters-after-declines/article_eb44eaba-e761-11e4-97c6-17a74b02028b.html to view the full article online. |
Lawmakers and environmental and industry groups criticized the federal government’s new safety measures for oil trains when they were announced earlier this month.
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A state Supreme Court judge has sent to a higher court a lawsuit filed by a former city fire chief objecting to his firing.
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Sources raise concerns about safety, according to report.
Visit http://nypost.com/2015/05/17/firefighters-fear-for-their-lives-over-fire-fleeing-colleague/ to view the full article online. |
Pediatric medication overdoses and helicopter air medical safety concerns.
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Poughkeepsie Firefighter Timothy Gunther recalled for a life lived well.
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New York state EMS personnel lost in the line of duty were honored on May 19, 2015, at the Tree of Life Memorial on the Empire State Plaza in Albany.
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International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) announces the launch of Department Near Miss+
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NYSAFC joins the NFPA in urging grillers to be mindful of safety. NFPA offers public service announcements and safety tips to share with your community.
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The 42nd Annual Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Conference hosted by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control was held May 1-3, 2015. Pictured: NYSAFC's Rick Nemier, Scott Ewing, and Al Varlaro with Keynote Speaker Billy Hayes.
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Register now for this free program, to be held on Wednesday, June 17 at the Turning Stone Resort in conjunction with the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo.
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More than 70 students participated in this training, which took place from May 16-17 in Lawrence, NY. The training included classroom sessions and hands-on evolutions covering water rescue and EMS.
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June 25, 2015 – Rhinebeck, NY July 6, 2015 – Plattsburgh, NY Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=320040&issueID=40755 to view the full article online. |
NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference – June 17-20, 2015 – Verona, NY
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October 16-17, 2015 – Garden City, NY
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